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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shadowdancer" data-source="post: 1968411" data-attributes="member: 515">Kevon, Ian, and Vargas head out for the meeting with Sare de Salui No. 2 at Alaphar’s Cafe. Vargas gets ahead of Kevon and Ian a bit, enters the cafe, and gets a seat at the bar. Kevon and Ian then enter and, not seeing Sare de Salui No. 2, get a table for three. Ian scans the cafe, looking for anyone taking interest in their presence while they wait for the arrival of Sare de Salui No. 2, taking note of Vargas’ location. "So Kevon, shall we order some breakfast?" Ian orders a large coffee and the day’s special. About 15 minutes after the designated meeting time, Sare de Salui No. 2 enters the cafe looking as irritated as usual. He strides over to the table, sits down, and with a scowl, says, "OK, I’m here. Now, you will walk with me back to your ship and hand over the cube. I have your payment. Out of the goodness in my heart, I am willing to pay you a bonus, but less than you would get if you took my offer yesterday." -----From his vantagepoint at the bar and looking out the café’s window, Vargas can see the two muscular sydites (who previously accompanied Sare No. 2) standing across the corridor from the cafe. -----Kevon politely asks, "And, do you have the identification numbers and the pass phrase?" Without missing a beat or batting an eye, Sare de Salui No. 2 reaches into his pocket and hands over a small plastic flimsy. On the card are two ID strings that are almost identical to the ones that Aidan provided — but not quite. Sare de Salui No. 2 then looks Kevon in the eye and says, "Phallic Mickey." -----Upon hearing the man utter the incorrect pass phrase, Ian closely watches his reaction during Kevon’s upcoming reply, and is prepared to take immediate action if necessary. -----The lieutenant commander smiles slightly. "It is a silly pass phrase, isn’t it?" he says through a chuckle. "OK, I think we should be able to do business. Unfortunately, due to some prior commitments that cannot be avoided, we won’t be able to deliver the item to you until 1300. Your continued patience is greatly appreciated." -----Ian attempts to suppress any outward expression of his surprise at Kevon’s reply. He also is still trying to read Sare de Salui No. 2’s reaction. -----"So, we will meet you at 1300 with the cargo in a discreet container in the Rose Garden — a nice, public place with lots of people and no need for goons or guns," Kevon continues. "You will be there with your payment, with or without the ‘bonus,’ as you desire. Agreed?"Before Sare No. 2 can answer, the lieutenant commander politely adds, "Please remember that my former statement still stands. I insist on absolute security in this transaction; any hint otherwise nullifies any agreement we make here or in the future."Sare No. 2’s eyes narrow suspiciously for a moment, and then he says, "Good. I see that you’ve finally come to your senses. I will be there with my two assistants at 1300. Yes, I’m bringing them so that you don’t rob me and so that I have someone to carry the container. They will be unarmed," he finishes without a trace of irony. -----Ian feels that Sare No. 2 doesn’t trust Kevon about proceeding with the transfer as smoothly as he says, and he also feels that Sare No. 2 is scheming something regarding the transfer.-----Sare No. 2 then abruptly gets up. The gaunt man turns away for a moment as if to leave and then turns back to say, "Don’t try anything funny. It would be ‘unfortunate’ if we can’t conclude this successfully." Sare No. 2 then stomps off.-----From his vantagepoint, Vargas sees Sare No. 2 join up with the two sydites and head off in the morning crowds.-----Ian flips on his comm unit and calls Swann. "Swann, I don’t have my music discs yet."-----The three crewmembers then quickly finish their breakfasts and head back to the Bray Keaven. </blockquote>

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